Here are some free concerts for the winter and spring of 2010, in select cities.
Chicago, U.S.A.
These are some scheduled some free concerts performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra (for more info, contact the CSO for an updated schedule at www.cso.org):
Gage Park
2411 W. 55th Street
Fridays at 6:30 pm
March 26 Percussion Ensemble
April 23 String Quintet
Harrison Park
1824 S. Wood Street
Fridays at 6:30 pm
April 23 Brass Quintet
May 21 Percussion Ensemble
Kosciuszko Park
2732 N. Avers Avenue
Saturdays at 11:00 am
March 13 Percussion Ensemble
April 24 Brass Quintet
Beijing, China
On the off chance that you'll be in Beijing China (I know, how many people are gonna travel that far away?). But, if you will be in China on April 17, 2010...
Aerosmith, Jimmy Page, and the Black Eyed Peas will be Performing a free peace concert at Beijing's Olympic Green!! You heard that right, Aerosmith, Jimmy Page, and the Black Eye Peas.
This is amazing!! This will be one of the coolest free concerts ever! Apparently, the organizers are also trying to get Pearl Jam, Lady GaGa and other bands to sign on for this. More info
at http://www.livedaily.com/news/21180.html#disqus_thread
Vancouver, Canada
There are lots of awesome free concerts during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Right now, Vancouver is just rocking with Olympic sporting events and festivities!!
Headliners include:
Mother Mother, Feb. 20, 10:00 pm at Holland Park, Surrey
54-40 playing on Feb. 21, 9:00 pm at Holland Park, Surrey
Wide Mouth Mason, Feb. 27 9:30 pm at Holland Park, Surrey
Blue Rodeo, Feb. 27 at 9:30 pm at Livecity Yaletown (Olympic venue)
More info and schedule of concerts posted at the official 2010 Olympics website, http://www.vancouver2010.com/more-2010-information/cultural-festivals-and-events/event-listings/
Toronto, Canada
The Canadian Opera Company has some great concerts, all free, including:
Chamber Music Series
Thurs. Mar 4, 2010
12 – 1 p.m.
Members of The National Ballet of Canada Orchestra
Vocal Series
Tues. Apr 27, 2010
12 – 1 p.m.
Lyricism in Wagner with Stephen R. Clarke
The Canadian Opera Company has a ton of free concerts during the year, and you can view them at
http://www.coc.ca/PerformancesAndTickets/FreeConcertSeries.aspx




